In this episode of The Independent School Podcast Juliet Corbett is joined by Julie Robinson, chief executive of the Independent Schools Council, where she represents and promotes the work of independent schools across the UK. This conversation offers grounded, practical insight into leading with clarity and confidence in challenging times, with thoughtful reflections on purpose, complexity and the human side of leadership.

Join highly experienced head Claire Robinson to hear her insights into coaching, innovation and strategy.

Strategy is not a game played alone. So it is important to balance individual contemplation and conversation with 'thinking partners'.

Do you have a clear idea of how much you can achieve in a week? It’s very easy to be overly optimistic about what it is possible to get done

It's normal to feel occasionally overwhelmed. But if you're having this feeling frequently then that's not a fun way to live.

In this episode, Juliet shares her personal experience of working with coaches and highlights the five reasons why coaching works.